UK media are tipping an Isle of Man contestant on tonight's X Factor programme to make it to the judges houses.
After what has been described as a stand out performance of 'If I Were A Boy' by Beyonce, 23 year old Simon Lynch, who works in marketing get his showbiz break on tonight's biggest UK talent show.
Simon has not pnly been busy appearing on the X Factor but also directing the Manx production of 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee which is being presented at Ballakermeen High School later this month.
10 acts are featured in tonight's show on ITV at 8.15